Events

Events

Our events are designed to engage the public in understanding the potential eco-system that a well-informed community and healthy coastal environment can provide for themselves and their families.

In light of the corona virus, we have been tailoring a series of virtual programs for everyone to stay in touch and inspire one another during this very difficult time. In the coming weeks we will be kicking off new weekly zoom chats and DIY projects with scientists, designers and chefs. Stay tuned and stay safe.

This class we will be making a new mask style. There will be time for questions and answers at the end of class.

Materials needed:

2 pieces of 9in x 6in fabric

Thread

Scissors

Ruler/measuring tape

Erasable markers

Pins

2 pieces of 7in elastic

Twist ties

Mother's Day Foraging Tour with Wildman Steve Brill

Sunday, May 10,2:00 pm to 3:00 pmJoin us on Zoom

For Mother's Day, RISE will be hosting a virtual tour with America's go-to guy for foraging, "Wildman" Steve Brill. Over Zoom, Steve will lead us on one of his world-famous foraging tours followed by a Q&A. Join the workshop here.

The Far Rockaway seashore offers all the best wild foods of the seashore. The sandy soil is poor, limiting tree and grass growth, but benefiting other species that can take advantage of the unblocked sun and nutrient-poor soil.

Wild greens will be doing great here, and there are dozens of species that thrive in sunny fields in mid-spring. Pokeweed is well-known in the Deep South, but virtually unknown in NY. Poisonous raw, "Wildman" will instruct participants how to prepare it properly. His Vegan Poke Sallet will still cause death, only those who try it will die of happiness!

CANCELLED: Spring Dune Planting

Saturday, March 21,11:00 am to 1:00 pm

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Come join RISE for a community volunteer day culminating in a celebration of the land and water.

For this dune restoration we will be planting shrubs and native grasses to create a natural protective buffer of dunes along the east end of the Rockaways.

Adults and kids alike are welcome to participate in this event. Dress accordingly.

Registration is not required but students looking to do community service hours are encouraged to bring paperwork from their schools.

Special thanks to NYS DEC, and Patagonia for sponsoring this event.

Spring Pickling Workshop

Join our Shore Corps teen interns, who along with our own chef extraordinaire Tiffany, will be cohosting a Pickling Workshop.

Pickling is the process of preserving or expanding the shelf life of food in brine or vinegar. You can pickle vegetables, fruits, eggs and even meat! For this workshop we will be pickling a variety of organic vegetables.

This event is FREE and open to all ages.This is an up-cycle project. We encourage "Reduce, Reuse, & Recycle!" So please bring your own cleaned jar(s).

Valentine's Day Craft Market

Join us for our first Valentine's Day Craft Market hosted by RISE's team of volunteers! We will have a large selection of local Rockaway based vendors. Products will include locally made soap, baked goods, jewelry, stationary, and much more. Come out and purchase locally produced gifts for your special someone!

Pajama and Coat Drive

Thursday, December 19,4:00 pm to 7:00 pmRISE Center

Join RISE, Askhrcart, and J. Backer Group for a free pajama and coat drive for children this winter. The pajamas and coats will be geared towards kids ages 4-12 years old. We will also be providing festive food, drinks, and music. We ask that all parents register here noting their child's age, gender, and clothing size. The giveaway will continue while supplies last.

Rockaway Holiday Market

Join RISE for our annual Holiday Market! We will have a large selection of local Rockaway based vendors. Products include locally made soap, baked goods, jewelry, stationary, and much more. So, come purchase local produce and holiday gifts on December 11th!

If you are interested in being a vendor, please contact info@riserockaway.org for more information.

Sandy Anniversary Planting & Clean-Up

For the anniversary of Storm Sandy, RISE is bringing people of all ages together to create a natural protective buffer for the Rockaway community.

As we learned from the storm, the natural vegetation and dunes that exist off our shores served as a protective buffer to the homes and businesses that exist in these areas. Many of these dunes were compromised by the storm and need to be replenished to be effective.

Families and people of all ages are welcome to participate in this dune restoration project. Students can receive community service hours. No registration is required. This event is rain or shine, so please dress accordingly.

6th Annual Hip Hop Halloween

Join RISE for the 6th Annual Hip Hop Halloween. Celebrate Halloween with family and friends in the Hip Hop Community Garden by taking part in painting a pumpkin, face painting and festive food. This event is free and open to the public. No registration required.

Fall Dune Planting

Come join the Rockaway Waterfront Alliance for a community volunteer day culminating in a celebration of the land and water. For this dune restoration we will be planting shrubs and native grasses to create a natural protective buffer of dunes along the east end of the Rockaways. Adults and kids alike are welcome to participate in this event. Dress accordingly.

Registration is not required but students looking to do community service hours are encouraged to bring paperwork from their schools.

Special thanks to NYC DEP, NYC Ferry, NYS DEC, and Patagonia for sponsoring this event.

Crafting Self Care: Learn to Knit Pt.2

In this second series of Learn to Knit. Joyce, one of our volunteers and DIY craft extraordinaire, will teach us how to do the knit and purl stitches. You do not have to have attended Learn to Knit pt. 1 to attend. Knitting is a great activity for self-care... knitting with others is even better!

In exchange for FREE learn to knit classes, we ask that you consider donating your finished product. We will have more details about where you can bring your finished product during class.